Shaken, Not Stirred: All Hail Red Robin!

“Nothing says Oktoberfest better than a beer, so I incorporated the fun spirit of Red Robin into this innovative milkshake,” said Donna Ruch, master mixologist with Red Robin. “Now, our guests don’t have to choose between a beer or a shake to go with their burger. They can have the very best of both in our new Octoberfest Milkshake.”

This is not a new concoction. What makes it fab is the fact that you should be able to get from sea-to-shining-sea in every one of their 400-plus eateries. Made with Sam Adams Octoberfest draft and a heavy squirt of caramel and vanilla syrup, you’ll be able to cop one until the last call on November 11th.

Other than a burger, try the warm Pretzel Bites. They come with a dip that’s also made with Merkts beer cheese dip and a tangy beer mustard.

Generally, these kind of odd treats expose themselves around St. Paddy’s Day. There’s the green beer, but TGI Friday’s has been brewing-up milkshakes that use Guinness stout.

As for the burger joint, Red Robin has plans to expand their alcohol-tainted milkshake even more in the future.

Why are we seeing a push toward kooky shakes? It’s the marketplace. Everybody that sells ground beef fare is trying to differentiate their brand from the next guy. That’s why you saw the wacked-out bacon-flavored milkshakes at Jack in the Box earlier in the year. And with more-and-more gourmet burger shops popping-up, experimentation is bound to hit a fever-pitch to capture market share.

You’ve got to be legal to sip one, but if you’ve got 5-bucks try it during its limited run.